Scholarships

Persistence Pays Off

The scholarship information listed here changes from time-to-time. The contact person changes; phone numbers change; scholarship committee members change… Sometimes it takes some doing to find the right person to advise you on a particular scholarship. It can be frustrating, but it’s not intentional. Just be persistent until you find the right person and get the correct information. We are here to help you, but sometimes, when it comes to administering scholarships, it can get a little chaotic.

Beckman Industrial Science Engineering Scholarship

$150 to one or more outstanding students in chemistry or physics who plan to continue study with a major in chemistry, physics or engineering. Must have completed at least 12 units with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 Student may be part-time or full-time. Recommendations to be made by instructors in these subject through their Division Dean.

Biological Sciences Faculty Scholarship

$500 for one or more students who meet the following criteria: (1) must have a declared major at Fullerton College, (2) high scholarship, (3) completed minimum 36 units at the college and (4) overall G.P.A. of 3.0, including at least 12 units in Biological Sciences with 9 of the 12 units in 200 level courses. Students are nominated by a faculty member to the Biology Scholarship Committee.

Joyce Boyajian Scholarship

$175 for a deserving student in the Horticulture Department. Student must be full time, have taken 24 units at Fullerton College and have at least a 3.0 G.P.A.

Climate Change Science Scholarship

This Scholarship is awarded annually to a student interested in pursuing a career in Climate Change Science. This scholarship is for a Full Time Student with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and is majoring in any of the Natural Sciences. Financial Need will not be considered. The student will need to write a 1-page essay that answers the following question: Why is research on climate change important to you and what contributions(s) to climate change research do you hope to make? For more information, contact Sean Chamberlin, schamberlin@fullcoll.edu

Joel Hail Memorial Scholarship

$21,000 for one or several students majoring and completing one half of their credits in the physical sciences including physics, chemistry, engineering, geology and astronomy. The scholarship will be granted upon the basis of merit rather than financial need. First preference will be given to women, single parents and re-entry students majoring and completing courses in the designated areas in the physical sciences. Second preference will be given to students transferring to a four year college or university majoring in the physical sciences. The recipient must have a G.P.A. of 3.25 in 24 units.

Lloyd J. Meuli Memorial Agriculture Award

$200 for one or more agriculture majors who will return to Fullerton College the following Fall semester as a full-time student in the field or who will transfer to a four-year college or university in the Fall as a major in agriculture. The recipient will be recommended by the Horticulture instructors through their Division Dean.

Prospectors Club Mabel A. Myers Memorial Geology Award

Available to students majoring in Geology and who will be transferring to a four-year college or university in the Fall.  Awards of $1,000 or more will be based on meritorious achievement without regard to individual need.  Recommendations for these awards are to be made by the Geology instructors through the Division Dean. 

Albert M. Williams Chemistry Scholarship

$7,500 to two or more outstanding graduates who are majoring in chemistry and will transfer as full-time students to a four-year college or university in the Fall. Recipient must have completed one year of organic chemistry and one year of inorganic chemistry. Recommendation shall be by the Chemistry instructors through their Division Dean.

Elizabeth V. Wright Life Science Scholarship

$175 for a graduate who is majoring in one of the life sciences and will transfer to a four-year college or university in the fall. The Biology Scholarship Committee will recommend the recipient.

JPLUS Scholarship

$500 from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. Outstanding student in Mathematics or one of the Physical Sciences.

Schlinger Environmental Science Award

The Schlinger scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding student who is pursuing a degree in the field of ecology, natural history, or environmental biology.

Qualified students should apply to the Division of Natural Sciences office, Fullerton College by May 1 . If you have any questions, please contact Maala Allen at (714) 992-7427.

Phil Bates Scholarship Awards

Available to undergraduate and graduate students attending any college or university in southern California and working toward a degree in food technology, food science, nutrition or a related field. Minimum award of $1000 from the Southern California Section, Institute of Food Technologists. Deadline for application submission: March 1.

Interested students should contact Karen Robinson for application information.
(Room 411-06, (714) 992-7454)

CANFIT* Program Scholarships

Available to undergraduate and graduate students of African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander (includes East Indian) or Latino/Hispanic descent enrolled in an approved bachelors level or higher program in Nutrition, Physical Education or Culinary Arts at an accredited (WASC) college or university in California. Total of $10,000 available for all awards. Deadline for application submission: March 31.

*California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness

Interested students should contact Karen Robinson for application information.
(Room 411-06, (714) 992-7454)

Betty McKown Memorial Scholarship

Available to full time freshman and sophomore students majoring in nutrition and foods, child development, fashion design/merchandising and interior design. Award generally in range of $200-400. Deadline for application submission: generally April 1.

Interested students should contact Karen Robinson for application information.
(Room 411-06, (714) 992-7454)

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